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Research project Abdominal rectus diastasis is a common condition that has fallen through the cracks in healthcare and research. It has been poorly mapped what symptoms patients may suffer from and how their daily lives are affected. These patients may be offered surgery if the first line of treatment is insufficient. There is a complete lack of recommendations for how patients should exercise after surgery. Our goal is to contribute with new data to future guidelines regarding abdominal rectus diastasis.
Abdominal rectus diastasis (ARD) is a condition that involves a widening of the connective tissue structure linea alba, which connects the two straight abdominal muscles. This condition can occur during pregnancy when the abdominal wall including connective tissue structures is stretched to make way for the growing uterus. Repair of anterior abdominal wall hernia is one of the most common general surgery operations in Sweden. Current tradition includes the strengthening of the abdominal wall with a synthetic mesh.
